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The Unstuck Career
Ken Williams
219 episodes
2 days ago
Send us a text This week on Unstuck Career, we’re talking about how to create the most powerful shift you can make when kicking off a new year: your identity. In this special New Year’s episode, I share the exact process that’s helped me move out of the “passenger seat” and into the driver’s seat of my own career and life. We’ll break down the 12 illusions that secretly dictate how we think, act, and even judge our supposed “failures”—and I’ll challenge you to question whether concepts like f...
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Send us a text This week on Unstuck Career, we’re talking about how to create the most powerful shift you can make when kicking off a new year: your identity. In this special New Year’s episode, I share the exact process that’s helped me move out of the “passenger seat” and into the driver’s seat of my own career and life. We’ll break down the 12 illusions that secretly dictate how we think, act, and even judge our supposed “failures”—and I’ll challenge you to question whether concepts like f...
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Self-Improvement
Education,
Business,
Careers
Episodes (20/219)
The Unstuck Career
Reset Your Focus: Identity Shifts for an Intentional 2026
Send us a text This week on Unstuck Career, we’re talking about how to create the most powerful shift you can make when kicking off a new year: your identity. In this special New Year’s episode, I share the exact process that’s helped me move out of the “passenger seat” and into the driver’s seat of my own career and life. We’ll break down the 12 illusions that secretly dictate how we think, act, and even judge our supposed “failures”—and I’ll challenge you to question whether concepts like f...
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4 days ago
26 minutes

The Unstuck Career
The Biggest Lie Holding You Back at Work
Send us a text This week, we’re calling out “BossLie”—the sneaky myth that keeps you believing your job is the only way to pay your bills and build the life you want. How often have you heard that your industry, your company, or even your town is your single ticket to success? I debunk this idea and show you there are far more options than you’ve been led to believe. We’ll dig into why so many of us fall for the boss’s narrative—often because they believe it themselves—and how this has held b...
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6 days ago
7 minutes

The Unstuck Career
Six Essential Questions to Kickstart 2026
Send us a text This week, I’m inviting you to hit pause on your typical end-of-year hustle and join me for the “2026 Reset”—an episode dedicated to getting unstuck and setting a clear, intentional direction for the year ahead. If you’re tired of half-hearted resolutions or avoiding goals altogether, you’re not alone! I open up about my own complicated relationship with goal-setting, sharing why most goals (especially New Year’s resolutions) fizzled out for me—and what finally helped me break ...
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1 week ago
26 minutes

The Unstuck Career
The High Cost of Not Pursuing Your Career Vision
Send us a text This week, I’m tackling a topic that’s rarely talked about—but impacts every one of us: the hidden cost of staying stuck in your career. Have you ever felt like you’ve reached an impasse, where moving forward means heading in a direction you don’t want, but staying put feels like wasting potential and precious time? I open up about my own real-life experience of hitting a standstill at FedEx, and share what I’ve learned from clients around the world who realized their current p...
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1 week ago
7 minutes

The Unstuck Career
Unlock Success with Accountability, Faith, and Action
Send us a text This week on the Unstuck Career Podcast, we sit down with Reuben Delgado for a powerful conversation about transformation, identity, and the courage it takes to change your life from the inside out. Reuben shares his astonishing journey, from weighing over 500 pounds and facing a life-threatening ultimatum, to losing over 300 pounds and launching "Go Time," a brand and movement designed to support others through their own health journeys—especially those who’ve faced bariatric ...
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2 weeks ago
34 minutes

The Unstuck Career
What Would Make Your Life Incredible?
Send us a text This week, we break down the difference between “living the dream” and truly living your dream—a distinction that could change the course of your career and life. We all know the classic office banter: “How are you?” “Oh, just living the dream”—but are you living what you want, or someone else’s vision? I share practical ways to pinpoint what “dream” means to you, with actionable exercises to help you figure out what would make your life more exciting, rewarding, and fulfilling...
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2 weeks ago
6 minutes

The Unstuck Career
Set New Year’s Resolutions That Won’t Fail This Time
Send us a text Ready to ditch your mediocre New Year’s resolutions and finally set goals that stick? This week, I’m going solo to share the hard-won truth about why most goal-setting systems—especially the classic “SMART goals”—just don’t work for most of us. I open up about my own repeated failures, the guilt and frustration of watching motivation fade by week two, and the breakthrough framework that transformed my approach after 55 years of trial and error. In this episode, I reveal how ide...
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3 weeks ago
19 minutes

The Unstuck Career
How Unexpected Kindness Magnifies Your Impact
Send us a text This week, we're talking about the power of unexpected kindness—and yes, chocolate cake! I kick things off by sharing what inspired my TEDx talk, “The Chocolate Cake Phenomenon” (linked in the show notes), and how a simple act like baking and sharing cake became a unique way to build lasting connections. We also revisit the inspiring story of Beth, a former teacher and a recent podcast guest, who traded the classroom for a bakery and found surprising success by trusting her ins...
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3 weeks ago
7 minutes

The Unstuck Career
Find Balance and Beat Burnout
Send us a text This week on Unstuck Career, I sit down with Emma, a behavior analyst from the Chicago area, for a raw and refreshing conversation about what it really feels like to be “stuck” in your career after achieving a significant milestone. Fresh off her master’s degree, Emma found herself in a demanding role as a BCBA—overseeing therapy, coaching parents and teachers, and navigating high-intensity situations with little room to breathe. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when your d...
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1 month ago
40 minutes

The Unstuck Career
SMART Goals Are Keeping You Stuck
Send us a text This Friday, I’m pulling back the curtain on the “SMART goals” myth—a system that’s supposed to help you achieve more, but actually keeps you stuck. As we roll into the final stretch of the year, I break down why SMART goals aren’t designed for personal growth and how their rigid rules like “attainable” and “time-bound” can lead to frustration and self-doubt. Ever set a goal and felt lost when you didn’t meet the deadline? I share real-world examples from my own experience (inc...
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1 month ago
7 minutes

The Unstuck Career
Let Go of Other People's Dreams
Send us a text This week on Unstuck Career, we're switching things up—I'm stepping out of the comfort zone and talking with a guest who's right in the thick of it. Knives Monroe, a creative director, filmmaker, and longtime content creator, joins me for a raw, real-time exploration of what it means to face a career crossroads. Fresh off a recent layoff, Knives opens up about the challenge of leaving behind the “steady paycheck” (and the illusion of security), wrestling with self-doubt, and th...
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1 month ago
39 minutes

The Unstuck Career
What Fear of Failure is Really About
Send us a text This week, we crack open the myth of “fear of failure” and reveal what’s really holding so many of us back in our careers—and lives. Ever put off applying for a new job, trying a risky project, or even wearing a wild Christmas suit because you’re worried you’ll mess up? In this Friday Focus episode, I share some personal stories (including my infamous sourdough starter disasters and those bold holiday suits) to show that it’s not actually the failing we’re afraid of—it’s other ...
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1 month ago
9 minutes

The Unstuck Career
The Power of Backup - Transforming Artistic Challenges into Opportunities
Send us a text This week, you’ll meet Andrew Darlow, whose journey from the magic of a high school darkroom to photographing luxury watches and world travels will have you seeing everyday moments in a new light. From his early experiences in Japan that sparked a lifelong love for visual storytelling, to the creative leap into building a commercial photo studio, Andrew’s story is packed with adventure, risk, and the power of following your curiosity. You’ll discover how Andrew bridged the anal...
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1 month ago
38 minutes

The Unstuck Career
Refocus Your Career by Strengthening Self-Trust
Send us a text This week on Unstuck Career, we tackle one of the most overlooked obstacles to a fulfilling life: rebuilding self-trust. I open up about the subtle—and sometimes sneaky—ways we undermine our own confidence, from saying small white lies to ourselves, to making commitments we never truly intend to keep. I share the game-changing shift that helped me rebuild my self-trust, including real examples of how simply following through on promises, big or small, began to rewrite old patte...
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1 month ago
6 minutes

The Unstuck Career
How to Build Resilience Through Change
Send us a text This week, we meet with Cathy Ahron, who navigated the complex journey from being a traditional wife and stay-at-home mom to forging a new life after a major transition. You’ll hear how Cathy’s international experiences—from Prague to Brazil—shaped her perspective on fulfillment and identity. Get an inside look at the challenges (and unexpected lessons) that come with marital upheaval, parenting through adversity, and finding spiritual grounding in uncertain times. Plus,&...
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1 month ago
40 minutes

The Unstuck Career
Release Your Need for Constant Approval
Send us a text This week, we dig into the heart of the “approval addict trap,” a subtle but powerful force that keeps so many of us stuck in our careers. Have you ever hesitated to make a bold move or wanted to change directions, only to hold back because you were waiting for someone else’s approval—whether it’s your boss, your parents, or even your peers? I share intimate stories from my own experience in management, opening up about how I let the need for validation shape my career moves, a...
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1 month ago
7 minutes

The Unstuck Career
How Comedy Rules Transform Leadership
Send us a text This week, you’ll meet Jason Powell, who transformed a frustrating 9-to-5 grind into a vibrant career in stand-up comedy and coaching. You’ll hear how embracing risk and letting go of fear helped Jason find his true calling at 35—and how the rules of comedy, like saying “yes, and” and practicing the “rule of 10,” not only made him a better comedian but also a standout leader, mentor, and parent. If you’re feeling stuck, Jason’s story will inspire you to see your eclectic backgr...
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2 months ago
42 minutes

The Unstuck Career
Consistency Beats Perfection
Send us a text This week, Ken Williams helps you break out of the perfection trap and build real consistency in your career and life. You’ll discover why it's okay to “suck” at your goals but not okay to skip them, and learn practical strategies for overcoming slip-ups without giving up on your ambitions. Plus, Ken sets the stage for his upcoming goals masterclass to help you finish the year strong and set yourself up for a powerful 2026. If you're ready to take the next step and get unstuck ...
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2 months ago
6 minutes

The Unstuck Career
Leverage Your Side Hustle for Professional Growth
Send us a text This week, we meet with Dave from North Carolina, who shares how running a side hustle—starting with a drop shipping t-shirt business and growing into his own watch brand—transformed his perspective and skills in corporate America. You’ll hear how building a business on the side gave him practical experience in everything from marketing to logistics, and how those insights helped him stand out in his day job. Plus, Dave reveals why he believes persistence beats perfection...
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2 months ago
34 minutes

The Unstuck Career
Overthinking Keeps You Stuck
Send us a text This week, you join Ken Williams as he tackles the challenge of overthinking in your career and life. You’ll discover why trying to predict the future keeps you stuck and how making decisions—rather than endlessly weighing options—opens the door to new opportunities. Plus, Ken shares personal stories that highlight the power of taking action and trusting yourself so you can finally get unstuck and unstoppable. If you're ready to take the next step and get unstuck and unstoppabl...
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2 months ago
8 minutes

The Unstuck Career
Send us a text This week on Unstuck Career, we’re talking about how to create the most powerful shift you can make when kicking off a new year: your identity. In this special New Year’s episode, I share the exact process that’s helped me move out of the “passenger seat” and into the driver’s seat of my own career and life. We’ll break down the 12 illusions that secretly dictate how we think, act, and even judge our supposed “failures”—and I’ll challenge you to question whether concepts like f...